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Delta Air Lines is set to resume its daily seasonal flights between New York City's JFK Airport and Rio de Janeiro's Galeão International Airport starting December 20, 2024. This service will run until March 27, 2025, using Boeing 767-300ER aircraft configured to seat 215 passengers. The airline highlights the route as a means to foster cultural exchange and strengthen economic ties between Brazil and the United States.
"Delta will once again connect two of the most vibrant cities desired by travelers around the world: Rio de Janeiro – famous for its beaches, its urban setting surrounded by lush nature, its rhythm of samba and bohemian vibe – and New York City, one of the most dynamic metropolises on the globe, which, from architecture to gastronomy, arts and culture to sports, offers a multitude of extraordinary experiences," according to Delta.
The flight schedule includes an overnight operation in both directions. Flight DL 28 departs New York at 22:55 and arrives in Rio at 07:30. Conversely, flight DL 29 leaves Rio at 19:59 and reaches New York at 08:00. Ricardo de Oliveira, Delta's Regional Sales Manager in Brazil, emphasized the importance of this route for both countries' customers during peak travel seasons.
